Fridge Freezer Repair in Gunnislake

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Homes in Gunnislake

Know the home, know the fault

The settlement of Gunnislake grew rapidly during the nineteenth century due to a dramatic increase in mining and industrial activity. Today, the area is mainly residential, with housing sitting alongside a small handful of businesses ranging from pubs to garages and small shops. The village is located in the Tamar Valley designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In older nineteenth-century properties, kitchens might have uneven floors. If a tall fridge freezer is not levelled using its adjustable front feet, the heavy doors might not close flush. A poor seal lets ambient air inside, forcing the cooling system to run longer. When ambient air enters the appliance, frost and ice build up on the evaporator coils or around the freezer drawers. This ice restricts the internal airflow between the two compartments. A fridge running warm while the freezer still works, or the reverse, happens when the fan or damper flap fails to move cold air correctly. Water leaks inside the fridge or pooling onto the floor usually point to a blocked defrost drain at the back of the cabinet. Noisy running can indicate a failing fan motor struggling against an ice blockage. Faulty controls might stop the compressor from turning on at all. On a visit near King George's Field, we look at the thermostat, the defrost heater and the cooling circuit to find out why one side or both have stopped working properly. We check the door seals, clear blocked condensation drains and test the internal fans to see if cold air is circulating.